I thought this might create some interest in the month long tourney. I really enjoyed it in '06!
Go to this page to join (it's ESPN...I couldn't find one on yahoo):
Get in the action now:
http://games.espn.go.com/bpredictor/en-us/group?groupID=17361
Group: Cbid Kickers
Password: cigarbid
Entry is five smokes (just like the NCAA pool). Drop me an e-mail if you're in.
reallyjunkmail2 AT yahoo.com
and I'll send you a message for the addy to send the smokes to (for those who don't have my addy yet).
Points & rules (from ESPN's page):
1. General. The objective of the Promotion is to accumulate the most points by correctly selecting which two (2) teams will advance out of each of the eight (8) groups and then selecting the "winning pick" for each of the fifteen (15) match-ups associated with the Tournament. Note the 3rd Place match (i.e., the consolation game) is NOT included in the Scoring.
2. How to make your selections. You may enter your selections online by following the instructions in the How To Play section of the Promotion.
3. Scoring. From all eligible entries received, the 1st Place and 2nd place Prize winners will be determined based on their ability to use their skill and knowledge of international soccer to accumulate the most points during the Promotion Period. A correct answer in a given round is shown below:
Group Stage - 1 point per correct pick
Group Stage Bonus - 1 point per pick if team is in correct slot
Round of 16 - 2 points per correct pick
Round of 16 Bonus - 2 points per pick if team is in correct slot
Quarterfinals - 4 points per correct pick
Quarterfinals Bonus - 4 points per pick if team is in correct slot
Semifinals - 8 points per pick
Semifinals Bonus - 8 points per pick if team is in correct slot
Finals - 32 points per pick
Maximum Points Breakdown
Group Stage: 32 points
Round of 16: 32 points
Quarterfinals: 32 points
Semifinals: 32 points
Finals: 32 points
Total Max Possible Points = 160
I think that cover it! Drop me a line if you need more info!
M
